Former India cricketer Murali Kartik suggested a change in India’s batting order before their Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman. India will play Oman in their final group stage match on Friday, September 19, in Abu Dhabi. Kartik added that Jitesh Sharma could be brought into the playing 11 while Sanju Samson could be pushed […]

Former India spinner Murali Kartik has strongly criticised Pakistan’s actions during the Asia Cup 2025, calling their behaviour “absolutely childish” after they threatened to boycott their Group A clash against the UAE. The drama unfolded just hours before the scheduled start, with Pakistan objecting to the appointment of Andy Pycroft as match referee following the […]

Former India player turned commentator Murali Kartik has commented on the depth of resources in T20 cricket in India. He shared how, despite picking a strong squad for the Asia Cup 2025, many other players, such as Sai Sudharsan and Ruturaj Gaikwad, were unable to make it to the India squad as well. He told […]

Former India player turned commentator Murali Kartik has applauded T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. The tournament will begin on Tuesday, September 9, with the Indian team placed in Group A alongside hosts UAE, Pakistan, and Oman. Speaking on Cricbuzz on Monday, September 8, Murali Kartik said: “Suryakumar Yadav, he is […]

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and India player Murali Kartik has opined on India’s playing XI for the fifth Test against England, which started on Thursday, July 31, at The Kennington Oval. However,  India made four changes, with Karun Nair, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, and Prasidh Krishna coming in place of Rishabh Pant, Shardul Thakur, […]

Former India spinner Murali Kartik said that the run-out of captain Shubman Gill was the important moment on Day 1 (Thursday, July 31) of the fifth Test against England at the Kennington Oval. Gill came in at No. 4 and looked comfortable before getting out in a suicidal run-out on the second ball of the […]

Former RCB cricketer Murali Kartik slammed Team India’s bowlers after the second day of the fourth Test against England as well. Kartik opined on Jasprit Bumrah as well. Bumrah remained wicketless on the second day where India were bowled out for 358 in their first innings. “When India came to bowl the sun was out. […]

Former left-arm spinner Murali Kartik shared his views after Team India’s defeat to England in the third Test at Lord’s. He highlighted that it was the second time under coach Gautam Gambhir, where the team failed to chase down a low total. However, defending 193 in the final innings, England pulled off an amazing 22-run […]

Former India cricketer turned commentator Murali Kartik commented on veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah after Day 1 of the third Test between England and India. Bumrah returned after missing the second match at Edgbaston. Talking on Cricbuzz, Murali Kartik said that Jasprit Bumrah dismissing Harry Brook at Lord’s was the moment of the day as well. […]

In a bid to enhance their preparations for the T20 World Cup 2024, India engaged in the first T20I of a three-match series against Afghanistan. Making a significant return to the T20I setup after 14 months, Rohit Sharma, leading the side, won the toss and opted to bowl first at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. […]